ABSTRACT
Objective: To study the expression of L selectin and its possible role in pulmonary injury in rat models undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to investigate the protecive effect of fucoidin during the procedure. Methods: Models of CPB and pulmonary perfusion in rats were used to investigate the expression of L selectin pre and post operation. Its expression in antagonist group was also studied. Other indexes, including the concentration of SOD, MDA and MPO in rat lung tissues as well as PaO 2/FiO 2 and histological changes, were studied to illustrate the possible mechanism of L selectin in lung reperfusion injury. Results: The expression of L selectin increased after creating CPB but decreased after pulmonary infusion with fucoidin during the procedure, and lung injury relieved as well. Conclusion: L selectin might lead to lung injury during CPB, blocking its expression may relieve lung injury and enhance the recovery of lung function.